Is the Nolichucky River flooding?
The Nolichucky River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Tennessee. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Nolichucky River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Tennessee river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Nolichucky River below Nolichucky Dam, TN. The highest level ever recorded there was 66.03 ft on 27 September 2024, carrying 179,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1901 (53 annual peaks). It is currently at 41.83 ft, 24.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolichucky River at Embreeville, TN | No flooding | 1.41 ft | 12 ft | |
| Nolichucky River below Nolichucky Dam, TN | No flood stage defined | 41.83 ft | — | |
| Nolichucky River near Lowland | No flood stage defined | 6.95 ft | — |